Summary
Proof 10 Cent, Issued by, British East Africa (Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda), 1949
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
A central hole with curved floral design to left and right; above hole, crown; below hole in two lines, TEN / CENTS; around, GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
Reverse Description
Curved around central hole four elephant tusks; above hole, 10; around outside line circle, EAST AFRICA 1949
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The independence of India saw the removal of the King's title IND: IMP:
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1949 AD
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Issued By
East African Currency Board, British East Africa (Kenya), 1949
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.349 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with round hole
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References
KM#34
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
